2008-11-23 B

<Marko_Sulfuro> RPG TORA TORA GO GO GO GO!!!!!
<JailbirdJosie> ::so after the Afternoon Session, is now in MBI’s holding cell. XD Mark ‘n Dave talked her into turning herself in. Dave’s gone now to straighten things out since Josie kinda forced him to remain home the past couple days XD hey demonic influence! isn’t really THAT crazy normally. XD::
<Marko_Sulfuro> :good thing you and I broke things off when we did, then. XD;:
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::for her part, set up a safe deposit account and locked up the ring::
<JailbirdJosie> ::hahahaha XD::
<Marko_Sulfuro> ;:goes to her cell, carrying her some coffee::
<JailbirdJosie> ((<Storm> Here. ::hands McGrath a toaster:: <McGrath> What’s this for? <Storm> Came free with the account but Gracie and I already have two.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies!::))
<JailbirdJosie> ::sitting on the cot against the wall. looking upwards at the ceiling, or would be if her eyes were open::
<Marko_Sulfuro> ((:dies!::))
<Marko_Sulfuro> ((<McGrath> What, no free microwave? The director won’t let me upgrade the one in the kitchen))
<JailbirdJosie> ((LOL!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((lol!))
<Marko_Sulfuro> ::insert the way she likes her coffee here::? ::holds the cup up::
<JailbirdJosie> ::BLACK AS PITCH XDDD no cream or sugar seriously XD looks at the cell bars at Mark:: No thank you.
<Marko_Sulfuro> Alright. ::goes sit now:: How are you holding up?
<JailbirdJosie> Against a wall.
<Marko_Sulfuro> You know what I mean. Look, I’m not going to ask you why you did things. I’m going to ask you “how could you?” Aside the whole “system is corrupt” thing.
<JailbirdJosie> Does it matter?
<Marko_Sulfuro> It does to me.
* @McGrath_brb Quit (Quit: CGI:IRC (EOF))
<JailbirdJosie> Maybe I’m tired of trying to go about things the right way. I behave I still get knocked down. I do things underhandedly and the result is the same. Just when I think, hey, things are going to me alright, BAM! ::slams fist into her hand:: something else comes along to set me back further. I’m sick of it. I’m sick of working in law enforcement. So why not go beyond it?
<JailbirdJosie> It felt good having that kind of power the ring gave me. I can see why beings of magic like it so. But even that would come to an end, as it has, as it would.
<Marko_Sulfuro> You know taking the easy way out is never beneficial.
* McGrath has joined
* ChanServ sets mode: +o McGrath
<Marko_Sulfuro> ((WB!))
<JailbirdJosie> ((wb!))
<JailbirdJosie> Nor is taking the hard way IN, Mark.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Wb!))
<Marko_Sulfuro> It has its rewards later on, knowing that all your hard work paid off.
<JailbirdJosie> Whatever. ::looks away from him in annoyance::
<Marko_Sulfuro> And, yes, there are the issues of when you ask yourself, “Why bother?”
<JailbirdJosie> I’m no longer asking.
<Marko_Sulfuro> I still am. ::pours the coffee cup into a plant nearby::
<JailbirdJosie> Have fun with that.
<Marko_Sulfuro> I’m not. ::as he stands:: By the way, the Deputy Director position’s been eliminated.
<JailbirdJosie> … well good. No reason for me to stay here anyway.
<Marko_Sulfuro> That’s up to you now. I didn’t accept the grant the government offered to me anyway, so it really would be pointless, right? ::tone sounding a little annoyed::
<JailbirdJosie> Why didn’t you accept the grant?
<Marko_Sulfuro> Because after all I worked for, that still would’ve been taking the easy way out. :turns to go::
<JailbirdJosie> ::watches him leave, disbelieving lol::
<Marko_Sulfuro> :sighs as he heads to the kitchen, putting the cup back in the sink. Heads to the desk area where Stormcrow is::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::is this same day or next?::
<JailbirdJosie> ::same? just later in the day/evening::
<Marko_Sulfuro> ::yups!::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::well, was going to take the rest of the day off, but can say she came back since they’re short-staffed at the moment. Brought one of the desks into the section of the lobby that still has floor, and is setting up a temporary front desk::
* JailbirdJosie is now known as Tansy_B
<Tansy_B> ::fluttering over the hole in the lobby:: I wonder how long the insurance kats will take to fix this.
* Marko_Sulfuro is now known as Trina_Korat
<Trina_Korat> ::is staring at all this, holding a little bundle upon walking in:: Holy kats, who broke what this time?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looks up:: Oh, hey. ::then sighs:: It’s a long story.
<Trina_Korat> Dare I even ask?
<Tansy_B> Agent Lyons went all demon with a ring that used to be the Pastmaster’s but Stormcrow found out about it and told McGrath and McGrath and Stormcrow fought with her and took it but … they made the hole in the floor. ::smiles::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::points to Tansy:: What she said.
<Trina_Korat> … just another day in the neighborhood, right?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::doesn’t look amused:: I guess. ::then notes the bundle. Eyes widen:: Is that . . . ?
<Tansy_B> Yes! ::giggles. notes Stormcrow’s look and looks over at Trina curiously::
<Trina_Korat> ;:smiles softly:: Yeah, it is. I was hoping to bring her to a not so “blown up” place, but what am I expect, right? ::grinning;:
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Well, nothing actually blew up, it just froze and broke. And got shot a bit.
<Tansy_B> Ooooh! ::flies over the hole and peeks over at the bundle::
<McGrath> :: comes back up from the basement with a new trenchcoat and a band-aid on his forehead, going into the lobby, avoiding the hole :: Selkirk, amid the earlier incident I neglected to mention we have a location to go to :: holds up a tracking device ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::looks over:: Location . . . oh, with the fake tome?
<Trina_Korat> ::chuckles:: <Katie> ::fast asleep. Has Trina’s fur, Joe’s hair and his eyes::
<Trina_Korat> ::perks her ears at the mention of “Tome”::
<Tansy_B> Can I hold her? Pleeeeeeeease?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((brb, need to go change over the laundry))
<Trina_Korat> ::smiles, holds her out for Tansy::
<Tansy_B> ((kk!))
<Tansy_B> ::gently takes the sleeping kitten in her arms and holds her:: Everyone is having these it seems. ::glances over at McGrath:: Well, almost everyone.
<Tansy_B> ((<McGrath> Spawning is not in my future. I’d clone myself first.))
<McGrath> We’re a bit short-staffed lately :: to Trina :: How long do you think you’ll be out on maternity leave?
<McGrath> :: ignoring Tansy XD ::
<Trina_Korat> ((::DEAD!!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((back!))
<Tansy_B> ((wb!))
<Trina_Korat> ((<McGrath> Although I’m intrigued at the thought of my own child following my footsteps. :imagining a kitten all covert, even in the playground. Instead, gets a child waaaaaaay too happy for his own good::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::comes over a bit to see the baby. Has never been really the squee-over-babies kind, but has a slightly sappy look now::
<Trina_Korat> ‘Til she’s no longer clingy. Give or take a couple months. I should be back in action soon.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> If we get a chance, I’ll have to show you some photos of Seth. Mom just brought her home a few days ago.
<Tansy_B> ((::dies!!:: <McGrath’s kid> Daddo.. I got gum in my hair again… <McGrath> ::sighs:: Intelligence isn’t genetic like I thought.))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::DEAD::))
<Trina_Korat> ((::SOOOOODEAD::))
<Tansy_B> ::lets Stormcrow see her, hold her too if she wants::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::is happy just looking::
<McGrath> :: then to LS :: I’ve gotten approval from the district judge to perform a search and seizure at the target location under the Magical Items Embargo Act of 2006. We’re going in hot. As Lyons is… not available, I’ll be filling in. I’m going to arrange for Lynx to drop us off over the target.
<Trina_Korat> ((<McGrath> How did you…? <Kid> I found your gum in your coat. It looked like cherry! <McGrath> ::rubs his eyes, will have to go back to the drawing board with his experimental cherry bomb gum::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dead::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods:: All right.
<Trina_Korat> We have a Magical Items Embargo Act?
<Tansy_B> ((::busts up!::))
<Tansy_B> ::hands Katie back to Trina::
<Trina_Korat> ((<McGrath’s wife> ::beats him up at the mention of using McG Junior as a guinea pig:: <McGrath> It’s only for the edible items! They’re non-toxic! I swear!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Trina_Korat> ::takes her gently;:
<McGrath> Ever since the discovery of the Tome of Time there’s been a succession of magic-related near-destructive events in this city. These items are considered contraband when not in the possession of a licensed archaeologist or historical institution.
<Trina_Korat> News to me. Any word on our magical thieves?
<Tansy_B> ((LOL!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> That’s what we’re about to go try and find out.
<Tansy_B> ((I doubt anyone would stay married to McGrath long. No offense. -g- Unless they were as gungho about keeping the world in balance as he is. XD))
<McGrath> That’s where we’re going right now. :: walks away, heading down the hall to pickup a few things ::
<Trina_Korat> ::nods:: Good luck.
<Tansy_B> <Hans> ::issa in the deskroom whenever needed::
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> Hrm… :: sensing something out of place, takes out a level and checks his office floor :: Just as I thought, a few micrometers off to the left. I’ll have to get Sulfur to re-do the building foundation ))
<Trina_Korat> ((::DIES!!::))
<Tansy_B> ((LOL!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
* Trina_Korat is now known as Jason_Korat
<McGrath> :: walks through the deskroom :: Lynx, we need a lift to the target’s location.
* Jason_Korat is now known as Magic_Gang
<Tansy_B> <Hans> You found them? ::grins, standing up::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::goes with McGrath::
<McGrath> :: picks up a metal case by the handle on the floor :: Yes, we need to get here :: hands him the tracking device which shows the way ::
* Tansy_B is now known as Hans_Lynx
<Hans_Lynx> ::takes the tracking device and looks at the location. nods:: Alright, who’s we? ::heading for the roof::
<McGrath> There’s just three of us, including you :: goes up to the roof with ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::follows!::
<Hans_Lynx> ::gets in the chopper, putting on helmet and strapping self in. starting it up and alla that when they’re in. checking location again before taking off::
<McGrath> :: gets in the helicopter, putting on a headset so they can talk through the noise ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::follows his lead and does the same::
<Hans_Lynx> ::flies off and to where, Magic Gang?::
<Magic_Gang> ::we are INNA CAVE! WITHA BOX OF SCRAPS! In the canyon. XD::
<Hans_Lynx> ::heads out then to Megakat Canyon lol:: Nearing location.
<McGrath> :: while enroute, puts on a bullet-proof vest and a SWAT helmet, snaps the chinstrap into place :: Our primary goal is to recover the stolen items and identify and capture the leader. According to our intel., this group is made up of a lose-association of thieves who don’t have a whole lot of loyalty to one another.
<McGrath> ((loose^))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods. Is there a BPV and such for her?::
<McGrath> If they get in the way, deal with them. If they want to run away, let them. We’ll track them down later. We don’t have enough personnel to get all of them.
<McGrath> :: opens up case he brought with him, revealing a selection of supplies including an extra BPV and helmet ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods in reply, then puts on the equipment provided::
<Hans_Lynx> Want me to go in with you or remain in the chopper?
<McGrath> They haven’t demonstrated any lethal intentions yet, but that doesn’t mean they won’t if cornered. :: takes out shotgun and loads it with several non-lethal bean-bag shells, then notes the canyon location :: Well, looks like aerial reconaissance won’t help much with those caves. :: points to a spot a short distance away :: Land us there.
<Hans_Lynx> Roger that. ::turns and has the chopper land where McGrath indicated.::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::holds on for the landing::
<Magic_Gang> <Trucks and whatnot> ::stationed outside::
<McGrath> :: once they land, steps off the chopper :: This is more your department :: hands Lynx the gun ::
<Hans_Lynx> ::shutting it down. takes the shotgun from McGrath. already had his BPV on:: Let’s go then.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::gets out as well, surveys the area::
<Magic_Gang> (BRBRQ))
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> Quick! Get them while they’re BRBRQ’ing! ))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dead::))
<Hans_Lynx> ((::dies!::))
<Magic_Gang> ((::comes back, DIES!!!:: Just for that, you’re not getting burgers. XD))
<Hans_Lynx> ::exits chopper and slowly hides behind one of the trucks and whatnot::
<Hans_Lynx> ::course if they heard the chopper… but still. XD::
<McGrath> :: goes along, taking cover behind one of said trucks, taking out a pair of binoculars to see if he can get a better view of what’s at the cave entrance ::
<Magic_Gang> <Someone> ::walks out towards one of the trucks::
<McGrath> ((<Lynx> :: taking the shotgun :: More my department? <McGrath> Yeah, getting shot at because you’ve got the big gun ))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL! <Hans> But it’s got non leathal bean bags in it. >.<))
<Hans_Lynx> ::sees the Someone. at the ready::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sticking close to McGrath since he seems to know the most about what they’re doing::
<McGrath> :: when that someone gets close enough, moves out from the cover of the truck to grab him from behind in a headlock, covering his mouth, and then pulling him back behind the truck ::
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> It’s like riding a bike, you never forget your special OPs training :: sneaks up behind the guy, headlocks, then snaps neck :: <LS & Hans> O_O <McGrath> Oh yeah… forgot about that last part… ))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<Magic_Gang> <Someone> ::struggles, etc. XD::
<Magic_Gang> ((::DIES!::))
<McGrath> :: deposits him between the MBI group :: I wouldn’t shout if I were you :: gesturing to Hans with the shotgun ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::keeps watch on the surroundings while they talk::
<McGrath> ((:: bad grammar XD :: <Hans> Hey, don’t point that at me ))
<Hans_Lynx> ::aims shotgun hahahaha::
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((lol))
<Magic_Gang> <Someone> ::eyes wide, struggles more::
<McGrath> Now, tell us what’s in that cave, and you get to leave. If you don’t, then my friend here may have to persuade you.
<Hans_Lynx> ::keeps gun aimed at the Someone::
<Magic_Gang> <Someone> You don’t know who you’re messing with!
<Magic_Gang> ::voice sounding scared:
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> I know. That’s what we’re trying to find out, if you’ll tell us.
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> :: while in the chopper :: Engage stealth mode! <Hans> Aye Aye! :: shuts off engines :: <Chopper> :: plummets! :: <McGrath> THIS is stealth mode? <Hans> It’s quiet, isn’t it? ))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Hans_Lynx> ((::snorks!::))
<Magic_Gang> ((:dies!:: Hey, if it’s anything like the first RPG I belonged to, that chopper will fly on its sides. XD))
* Magic_Gang is now known as _ThePrince_
<McGrath> ((<Hans> Hey, check this out! :: puts the engine into reverse and flips the chopper upsidedown, hovering :: <McGrath> I didn’t know that was possible <Hans> It isn’t! <Chopper> :: abruptly crashes ::))
<_ThePrince_> ((::nearly spits on keyboard::))
<Hans_Lynx> ((::dies!::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL!))
<_ThePrince_> I… I can’t! If… if he finds you here…!
<Hans_Lynx> He’s gonna be finding us here soon enough without you telling us, so how about you save us some ammo and tell us what’s in there.
<McGrath> :: noting the guy isn’t going to cooperate :: We don’t have time for this. :: grabs/throws the guy over the side of the nearby ravine :: <Ravine> :: water at the bottom close enough to survive the fall, but far enough away to remove him XD ::
<_ThePrince_> ::is tossed! NOooooooooooooooo!!!!!!!! This fall is over nine thousaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaand!!!!!11::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::even so, makes her eep! face::
<Hans_Lynx> ((::dies:: <Ravine> ::has spikey rocks below:: <Hans and Storm> O_o; ::stare at McGrath:: <McGrath> … what? Live by kooky villainy, die by kooky villainy. ::walks on:: ))
<McGrath> He’ll be fine :: drly, starts to make his way carefully over to the cave entrance ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> :looks over to Hans::
<_ThePrince_> ((::dies!::))
<Hans_Lynx> ::shrugs XD heads after McGrath::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::has no choice but to follow them::
<_ThePrince_> ::flash of light shoots out at them::
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> Gah! :: raises hand partly over his eyes :: That was kind of bright. <Prince> But it was painful, yes! <McGrath> Not really, more of a minor inconvenience, actually ))
<Hans_Lynx> ::let us hope that’s not deadly XD turns at it, temporarily blinded, hopefully not permenately deaded. XD::
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::gasps, raises a hand in shielding. Is likewise temporarily blinded::
<McGrath> :: raises a hand for a moment, seeing starts for a moment ::
<_ThePrince_> ((::DEAD!!::))
<McGrath> ((stars^))
<_ThePrince_> <Light> ::shoots over their heads, hits a rock;: <Rock> ::blows up into little teeny tine over NINE THOUSAAAAAAAND pieces. I’ll stop now. XD::
<McGrath> :: looks to see where that light shot from ::
<_ThePrince_> <Light> :fades back into the cave::
<Hans_Lynx> Holy kats! ::gets himself and Stormcrow too behind a larger rock off to the side::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::is taking a little longer to recover her sight, but hears the rock blow up. Lets Hans move her. Rubs her eyes a bit::
<_ThePrince_> <Voice> There’s more from where that came from, so you better back off!
<McGrath> ((<Villain> :: is actually Reducto from Harvey Birdman ::))
<McGrath> :: rubs eyes, clearing vision. Wasn’t as quick to take cover, and walks over to where Hans and LS are :: We’re going to need a distraction.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::getting her vision back, blinks a bit:: I’m guessing that’s my department.
<Hans_Lynx> ((::dies:: Backoffbackoffbackoff I HAVE A SHRINK RAY!::))
<_ThePrince_> ((:DEAD!::))
<McGrath> No, I need you on point for this one. I’ll try to draw it out. Move to the sides of the cave and be ready to move in ::
<Hans_Lynx> ::nods:: Right. ::will go with Storm to stay all up close against the sides of the cave. not quite at the opening yet::
<_ThePrince_> ::little balls roll out into the area::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::bites lip:: All right. ::teleports quickly across the entrance to mirror Hans on the other side of the cave::
<Hans_Lynx> ::pauses noting little balls rolling out::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::notes them too::
<McGrath> :: walks out into the open, and calls out :: More of what? :: then noting the balls rolling out ::
<_ThePrince_> <balls> :start bouncing::
<Hans_Lynx> ::raises a brow like “what the heck?” lol:: <Someone rob a toystore too and put it in there…?>
<_ThePrince_> <balls> ::Start beeping::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::eyes widen:: <Oh no . . .>
<_ThePrince_> <Balls> ::explode randomly, so you better move! Tho’ they’re more like loud pops than anything else::
<Hans_Lynx> Crud! ::moves back from the balls and the cave entrance to avoid being exploded XD::
<McGrath> :: frowns, looking at them. After the explosion clears, there seesm to be no sign of McGrath, only an empthy, broken helmet and torn up BPV remain on the ground ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::quickly conjures a fireshield to try and protect herself a little as she darts back::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::then gasps, seeing that:: <What the . . . ?>
<_ThePrince_> <Various kats> ::taking advantage, run out with sacks in hand towards one of the trucks::
* _ThePrince_ is now known as _DaKing
<Hans_Lynx> ::notes what’s left of McG then scowls at the kats rushing out:: Oh no you don’t! ::aims and starts firing at the various kats emerging::
<_DaKing> <Truck> ::takes off! Tho’ one of the kats is left behind upon being hit in the leg::
<Hans_Lynx> ::after a few shots remembers what McGrath stated about the mission. too many… moves along towards the cave again::
* _DaKing is now known as _Lady_
<Hans_Lynx> ::or rather heads to the one of fell off the truck. running over quickly::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::lets Hans deal with that one, keeping watch on the surroundings as she heads back toward the cave::
<Hans_Lynx> ::reaches the gal and attempts to pin her down:: Alright you… what’s going on here?
<_Lady_> My leg! My leg!
<_Lady_> ::has something around her neck::
<McGrath> ((<LS> :: notes several prisoners chained to the wall in the cave :: How long have you been in here? <Prisoners> Our entire lives <LS> What’s the deal with that fire burning behind you? <Prisoners> … wait, you’re not a shadow? <LS> :: frowns :: Socrates. I knew it. You defeated me in college, but now it’s your turn to fail :: clenches fist ::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((I’m afraid I don’t get the reference.))
<_Lady_> ((::FALLS OVER::))
<Hans_Lynx> ((I don’t either))
<McGrath> ((Philosophy 101 humor, I’m afraid. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Allegory_of_the_cave ))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Ahhh.))
<Hans_Lynx> ((oh!))
<Hans_Lynx> Your leg will be fine. ::notes something around her neck! what is this something?::
<_Lady_> ((::remembered “the cave” bit. Hasn’t taken a philosphy class, but it was referenced one time in some history class she took. Maybe it was art history::))
<_Lady_> It hurts! ::is crying. Looks rather young, like 18 or 19. Has Callista’s amulet around her neck::
<Hans_Lynx> ::eyes widen. puts shotgun safely aside then removes the amulet from ’round the girl’s neck.:: Selkirk!
<_Lady_> That’s mine! ?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::is off to the side by the cave entrance, looks back at them:: What?
<McGrath> ((<Lady> I am Ron Burgandy? ))
<Hans_Lynx> Afraid not.
<Hans_Lynx> I’ve got Callista’s Amulet!
<_Lady_> ::whimpers, holding her leg. It’s a bullet graze, but still hurts;:
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Great! ::nods to the entrance:: Do we go on?
<Hans_Lynx> You see McGrath anywhere? ::fired beanbag thingos XD::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::shakes head, looking worried:: No, not a sign.
<McGrath> ((<Hans> You’ve just got a fat welt. It makes you look like you’ve got cankles <Lady> Nooooo! ))
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!!))
<_Lady_> ((::DEAD!!::))
<Hans_Lynx> How did you get this?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<_Lady_> ::whimpers:; The King gave it to me for my birthday.
<_Lady_> <Cave> ::nothing left save for boxes and used supplies. Artifacts were taken::
<Hans_Lynx> The king? Who’s your king?
<_Lady_> He… he’s our boss.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::if no further defenses stop her, goes in and investigates the cave, and finds nothing::
<Hans_Lynx> You know him only as the king huh? ::pockets the amulet::
<_Lady_> :: I… I wanna go home.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::emerges from the cave after a bit, annoyed look;: Nothing. They must have taken it all when they left.
<Hans_Lynx> ::sighs. nods at Stormcrow then helps the Lady to sit up:: What’s your name? We’ll help you get home.
<_Lady_> L… Lady.
<_Lady_> ::tho’ that’s just her code name::
<McGrath> Let’s wrap this up :: from behind LS ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> He meant your real name – ::then starts as she hers McGrath’s voice behind her. Whirls around:: Gah, don’t *do* that!
<Hans_Lynx> ::helps her to stand. grins at McGrath startling Storm::
<McGrath> :: white collared shirt is dirty and burnt, tie is frayed, sleeves are torn, etc. :: Let’s get her back to MKC for a debriefing at HQ :: takes out cellphone. Calls to arrange an Enforcer crime scene crew to arrive ::
<_Lady_> ::is helped up. And, the mun needs bed:;
<Hans_Lynx> ((nights, Sagey!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Nights!))
<Hans_Lynx> ::will help “Lady” to the chopper and strap her in.::
<McGrath> :: goes with, getting onboard ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::follows::
<_Lady_> ((Nights all!))
* @_Lady_ Quit (Quit: )
<Hans_Lynx> ::gets inside himself and straps in. when all are in, takes off and heads back to the Bureau. Fweeeeeeeee! soon enough arrives back on the rooftop:: I’ll escort Lady to the holding cells.
<McGrath> :: once they get back, goes to the locker room and changes into an identical set of clothes, and then returns to the deskroom ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> All right. ::to Hans, then heads to the breakroom for a drink::
<Hans_Lynx> ::escorts Lady to the holding cell away from Josie’s and then goes up to the roof to refuel the chopper and make sure it’s ready for the next use::
<McGrath> It would seem that this group is more dedicated to its leader than first thought. We may have to try a different strategy.
<McGrath> :: thinking outloud, as no one is there XD ::
<Hans_Lynx> ::lol!! soon is back down. hears McGrath as he enters deskroom:: And what strategy would that be?
<McGrath> ((<McGrath> Ignore them and hope they go away ))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL))
<McGrath> I don’t know yet… :: walks down the hall, heading to the breakroom ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::is retrieving a soda from the fridge::
<Hans_Lynx> … ::follows McGrath to breakroom:: They seem to have some sort of… royalty thing going. I wonder what’s up with that.
<McGrath> :: takes out a set of keys from his pocket, and sets them down on the breakroom table :: Selkirk, I forgot to mention. Could you stop by Lyons’ house and pick up a few things she might need when she’s done cooling off in her cell.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::a bit surprised at that:: Um, sure, I guess. ::takes the keys:: What does she need?
<Hans_Lynx> ::decides to get himself some coffee as they in the breakroom::
<McGrath> A set of clean clothes :: turns attention to Hans :: I doubt it’s any legitimate monarchy. Likely someone with an ego who’s managed to lull these younger individuals to him with promises of power, or something.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::nods, then adds:: It might be a theme thing, too, since they’re going after ancient magic artifacts.
<McGrath> Possibly. The direct method hasn’t been very successful so far. We may have to be even more subtle.
<Hans_Lynx> Who knows… villains in this city are complete nut jobs. ::takes sip of coffee::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::opens soda:: How so? ::to McGrath::
<McGrath> I’ll let you know later. It all depends on what the Enforcer crime scene team finds. :: walks away ::
* McGrath is now known as Pamphlet
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . Fair enough. ::sips soda::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::then looks at the keys, and takes soda with her XD:: Well, I’d better go get Lyons’s stuff.
<Hans_Lynx> ::nods:: You need a ride over to Lyons’ place?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> That would be good, actually. ::smiles::
<Hans_Lynx> ::smiles as well. finds a lid to put on his coffee cup and walks her out to his car. unlocks doors and gets in:: How’s that sister of yours by the way?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> :;with all the action that’s been going on, hasn’t had a chance to think about Ivan much, so is starting to feel better::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Oh, she’s doing great. Mom brought her home a couple days ago. ::feels her wallet in her pocket:: I’ve actually got photos, if you want to see them at some point.
<Hans_Lynx> ::chuckles:: Sure. ::once she’s in and buckled, drives off to Lyons’ place. will look when they get a red light::
<Pamphlet> ((brb))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((okay))
* @Pamphlet Quit (Quit: I’m in the basement….working on taxes)
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::when that time comes, shows a couple photos of the baby. Is cute, if a little funny – still has that dandelion-puff of hair::
<Hans_Lynx> ::takes a look at the photos and smiles:: She’s cute. Looks nothing like you. ::teasing tone XD nudges her some. hands her the pics back::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::smiles a bit, takes the photos back:: Yeah, my family’s kind of funny that way. I remember my grandmother – she and my mom looked a lot alike, but I don’t look anything like my mom, and neither does Seth.
<Hans_Lynx> Guess you and your sister take after your respective fathers then. ::pulls up outside Josie’s house and parks.::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Yeah, apparently so. ::looks quite a bit like her maternal grandfather too, but never knew him so doesn’t tend to think of it. Heh mun is still sorting out the intricacies of this family tree :P ::
<Hans_Lynx> ::lol! we still don’t know who LS’s daddoo is do we?::
* McGrath has joined
<Hans_Lynx> ((wb!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((Wb!))
* ChanServ sets mode: +o McGrath
* McGrath is now known as Pamphlet
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::we do, actually – his name was Geoffrey Merle. We just don’t know where he is now::
<Pamphlet> :: anyway, was sitting on Josie’s living room table ::
<Hans_Lynx> ::ah mun wasn’t sure:: You wanna go in yourself or want me to go with?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> You can if you want, but I think I can handle it. Clothes aren’t usually hard to carry. Thanks, though. ::puts her wallet back in her pocket, getting out of the car::
<Hans_Lynx> No problem. ::doesn’t wanna get into her clothes as she is a girl. -g-::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::gets the keys out and heads into Casa de Lyons::
<Hans_Lynx> <house>::pretty pretty on the outside. two story though the upstairs has only a large bedroom and a foyer. downstairs is livingroom, kitchen/dining area, sitting room and bathroom::
<Hans_Lynx> <house> ::is all neat and clean, not a speck of dust in sight or spot of dirt. she probably irons her curtains too XD::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::is not surprised by that XD:: Hm . . . ::needs something to carry the clothes in, so goes looking around downstairs to see if Josie has any bags or small suitcases or what. Passes through the living room::
<Hans_Lynx> <house> ::basement too and garage. Josie and Dave live comfortably here. some photographs of various family, most of it Josie’s sit on a shelf here and there. colors are creams, tans, soft light greens and pinks::
<Swytch> <suitcases> ::one is upstairs actually in the hallway already packed as Josie was about to flee the scene. -g- at the top of the stairs though::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((wb!))
<Swytch> ((ty!))
* Swytch is now known as Casa_de_Lyons
* Pamphlet sets mode: +o Casa_de_Lyons
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::not finding anything downstairs, heads upstairs and discovers the already packed suitcase!:: Well, this is convenient. ::checks to make sure it has all the necessary stuff, then heads back downstairs::
<Pamphlet> :: can be seen on the return to downstairs. Looks out of place in the uncluttered environment ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::glances at it out of curiosity as she goes by. Pauses, nothing the title:: Huh?
<Casa_de_Lyons> <suitcase> ::it does. few changes of clothing, couple of weapons, ammo, passport, photograph of her ‘n Dave::
* @Hans_Lynx Quit (Ping timeout)
<Casa_de_Lyons> ((::snickers:: Is McGrath’s first name really Bob and not Jason? XDDD http://www.bobmcgrath.com/ ))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((::dies:: McGrath’s leading a secret double life!))
<Pamphlet> :: title isn’t that unusual, is it? “Managing Etherial Powers for mortal Dummies.” ::
<Casa_de_Lyons> ((He just wants the world to be in complete balance so he can sell CDs XD))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::frowning, picks up the pamphlet for a closer look::
<Pamphlet> {{<McGrath> :: starts using “Uh oh, gotta go” in his dialogue :: }}
<Casa_de_Lyons> ((::dead!!::))
<Pamphlet> {{as opening parentheses don’t work in the web app ))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((<McGrath> ::arrives one day:: I’d like everyone to meet my new colleague. <She-Kat in ninja-esque outfit> ::starts doing intricate sign language:: <McGrath> Her name’s Linda.))
<Casa_de_Lyons> ((::diies!::))
<Pamphlet> :: floats in the air as is picked up and starts talking to her :: I see another mortal has arrived and needs instructions on how to use her powers.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Aah! ::lets go quickly, backs away:: No, I don’t need any instructions.
<Pamphlet> Yes, you do. I can help you achieve your goals.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::frowns:: What goals do you think I have?
<Pamphlet> You’ve recently lost someone. Someone you had feelings for.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::still frowning:: Are you reading my mind?
<Pamphlet> :: doesn’t answer :: You can bring him back.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::raises eyebrow, playing along for the moment:: How? My powers don’t cover that kind of thing.
<Pamphlet> At the moment, no they do not. But you can accelerate your abilities.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . I really, really don’t see how fire can help me bring someone back to life.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::is a little curious now, but still mostly just playing along::
<Pamphlet> Use the ring, and do things you never thought possible.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Yeah, that’s not gonna happen. ::tries to grab the pamphlet back::
<Pamphlet> You blame yourself for his demise, having deceived him. The guilt will never go away, unless you undo what has been done :: is grabbed ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Maybe it won’t, but I can live with it. ::teeth showing a bit, sounds pained and angry. Stuffs the pamphlet in a side pocket of the suitcase if there is one, and continues outside::
<Casa_de_Lyons> <suitcase>::has one. Passport in thar::
<Pamphlet> :: is stuffed away ::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::returns to the car::
<Casa_de_Lyons> Get everything alright?
<Casa_de_Lyons> <HANS>^^
* Casa_de_Lyons is now known as Hans_Lynx
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL <Storm> Dang the frikkin’ HOUSE is talking too? ))
<Pamphlet> {{::dies::))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::gets into the car with the suitcase between her feet:: Yeah, and something else too. ::takes the pamphlet out to show, attempting to keep a grip on it this time::
<Pamphlet> :: appears completely blank, nothing written on it ::
<Hans_Lynx> What is it? ::looks at the pamphlet::
<Hans_Lynx> Her last will and testament?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::blinks, shakes it a bit XD:: It’s a magic instruction pamphlet. Lyons must have been using it.
<Hans_Lynx> … Doesn’t look like anything but blank paper…
<Pamphlet> :: flops around due to LS’ shaking, not doing anything ::
<Pamphlet> {{<Hans> Maybe you should take some time off, Stormcrow. <LS> I AM NOT CRAZY! ))
<Hans_Lynx> ::starts up the car and heads back::
<Hans_Lynx> ((LOL!!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> That’s probably a disguise. When I saw it, it had a title, something about “managing powers for mortal dummies”. ::frowns:: And it talked, like it could read my mind.
<Hans_Lynx> ::laughs:: Lyons had a “Dummies” help manual?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Apparently so. ::looks at it again:: Uh, pamphlet? You wanna say something?
<Pamphlet> :: doesn’t say anything ::
<Hans_Lynx> ::glances at Storm as she talks to the paper:: Why don’t you just… put it in the suitcase or something…
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::frowns, then bares teeth a little:: Pamphlet, do you hear me? ::pinches a corner of it, threatening to burn::
<Pamphlet> :: still doesn’t say anything ::
<Hans_Lynx> ::reaches the Bureau and parks out back:: Was Lyons’ place too creepy for you? She have wiccan candles set up around a pentagram? ::grins::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::low growl, wills a touch of head through her fingers. Not enough to set the whole thing on fire, just to blacken that corner::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::not paying attention to Hans at the moment::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::^heat, not head::
<Pamphlet> :: regardless, lights on fire and is quickly consumed, turning into ashes ::
<Hans_Lynx> Hey whoah now… don’t go burning things in my car!!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::gasps in surprise as it goes up like that:: What the . . . I barely made it warm!
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::sigh:: Well, hopefully at least it’s gone now.
<Hans_Lynx> ::huffs:: Yes… it is. Out. ::dusts the ash off the seats::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::quite shaken by all of this. Gets the suitcase and gets out of the car without saying anything, heads inside::
<Hans_Lynx> ::gets out of his car as well and shuts door. heads inside after her::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::once inside, pauses to take the weapons and passport out of the suitcase, leaving just the clothes and photo::
<Hans_Lynx> ::heads to breakroom to get s’more coffee lol and see if they have a mini car vac to use on the ashes::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::takes the now-safe suitcase down to the cells:: Lyons? ::soft voice::
* Hans_Lynx is now known as Josie_Lyons
<Josie_Lyons> ::ears perk, looks towards the cell door::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::brings the suitcase over:: I brought you some stuff for while you’re here.
<Josie_Lyons> ::mrrrs:: You went into my house?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Yeah, McGrath gave me your keys. ::goes to put the suitcase on a shelf or wherever:: Don’t worry, I found this already packed.
<Josie_Lyons> I don’t need anything, he shouldn’t have told you to go there! … is that the only thing you took? ::suspicious::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> . . . No. ::unhappy sigh:: I found your “Powers for Dummies” pamphlet.
<Josie_Lyons> I don’t know what your talking about. Give me my suitcase.
<Pamphlet> {{<LS> I burninated it <Josie> why do you always do that? <LS> Because I’m a pyro ))
<Josie_Lyons> ((LOL!))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((LOL))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Yes you do. ::says calmly. Figures since she took the weapons and such out, it’ll be okay for her to have the suitcase, so goes to give it::
<Josie_Lyons> ::snatches it, it was thin enough to slide through bars. pulls it through and sets it on the bed. unzips it and opens it up… notes it’s been rummaged through, no weapons:: I do huh? And what happend to this Pamphlet?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::bites lip:: It tried to make me offers too. Told me I could use the ring to bring Ivan back to life. Then . . . I don’t know what happened, but it turned to ash. ::look hardens a bit:: And no, that wasn’t my fault. I barely touched it.
<Josie_Lyons> ::shuts the suitcase and turns to glare at her:: … so it did it all on its own?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::glares back a bit:: Yes. ::really does believe it burned itself up on purpose, only gave it a tiny bit of heat::
<Josie_Lyons> I hope my HOUSE isn’t burned to the ground… or dirtied up from you pilfering it.
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::teeth show:: I didn’t *have* to bring you clean clothes, you know. If you don’t want them, I can take them back.
<Josie_Lyons> You didn’t have to do a lot of things, Selkirk! Are you out to get me for all I’ve done to you? This some sort of… revenge or something?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Revenge . . . ? ::hiss:: Oh come on. If I wanted revenge, believe me, I could make your life absolutely hellish. ::teleports back a few feet to make her point:: Look, this is pointless. You’re not in your right mind. Swytch said you’d go through withdrawl when the ring first came off.
* @Pamphlet Quit (Quit: CGI:IRC (Ping timeout))
<Josie_Lyons> Swytch… bah! You’re listening to a demon now?
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Angel. She’s an angel now.
* Pamphlet has joined
<Josie_Lyons> ::snorts:: An ANGEL? Oh well yes… then she’s trustworthy now! ::throws her hands in the air and sits down next to her suitcase::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ((wb!))
<Josie_Lyons> ((wb!))
<Pamphlet> ((ty, and, I should probably get going for tonight))
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> Even if she weren’t, Lyons, I’d say she knows a lot more about this kind of thing than you do. ::turns to head out::
* Pamphlet Quit (Quit: CGI:IRC 0.5.CVS (2006/06/06))
<Josie_Lyons> ::just growls after her, opens the suitcase and takes out the photo, glad she at least left that in there. holds it close, plotting::
<Stormcrow_Selkirk> ::once out of the room, clenches her fists and breathes through her teeth, trying to calm down. Goes to put the weapons and passport in a locker or such::